Podcast appearances and mentions of lilah higgins

Stop stressing and start learning! Adam and Lizzie unpack their experiences with college and anxiety. Adam talks about his journey to finishing his degree and the anxiety that comes from his various college and workplace experiences. Lizzie shares about her conservative experiences at a small-town community college, navigating anxiety as an adult, and transitioning to being a student and a newly-wed at the same time. Shoutout to our friend Lilah Higgins for our stunning cover art! Find her on Instagram @lilahhiggins Did you struggle with anxiety in college? Tell us about it! Reach out to us at: Instagram: instagram.com/cryinanddyin Facebook: facebook.com/cryinanddyin Twitter: @cryinanddyinpod Leave us a voice message: anchor.fm/cryin-and-dyin/message Support this podcast: anchor.fm/cryinanddyin/support All other things: www.cryinanddyin.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cryinanddyin/support

Lilah Higgins is a business coach, creative agency owner, and marketing QUEEN. She has helped coach me through some great business decisions and even created the LadyDOx logos! Listen as we hear how she empowers women who are interested in starting their own empires!

Hey there. Thank you for tuning in. This is the first of a series of episodes on the Law of Attraction. I strongly encourage you to listen, do your own research and become a critical thinker as you process this and other information. Here are some resources to learn more about the people I mention in this episode:Phineas Quimby.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phineas_Parkhurst_QuimbyHelena Blavatsky.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helena_BlavatskyLaw of Attraction. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_of_attraction_(New_Thought)The Secret by Rhonda ByrneThe Secret Things of God by Dr. Henry Cloud-----------In the next episode I will mention Stephen Bancarz, Natassia Grace, and Lilah Higgins, who have had direct experience with LOA.

Hey there. Thank you for tuning in. This is the first of a series of episodes on the Law of Attraction. I strongly encourage you to listen, do your own research and become a critical thinker as you process this and other information. Here are some resources to learn more about the people I mention in this episode:Phineas Quimby.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phineas_Parkhurst_QuimbyHelena Blavatsky.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helena_BlavatskyLaw of Attraction. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_of_attraction_(New_Thought)The Secret by Rhonda ByrneThe Secret Things of God by Dr. Henry Cloud-----------In the next episode I will mention Stephen Bancarz, Natassia Grace, and Lilah Higgins, who have had direct experience with LOA.

Do you ever struggle to identify, embrace, or use your gifts with confidence? You’re not alone, and this episode will help you reframe your thoughts about embracing your gifts. As Christian women leaders, it’s important for us to embrace our gifts--but how exactly do we do this? In the first of our Summer Throwback Series episodes, we’re sharing clips from several of our past guests around the topic of embracing your gifts.  You’ll hear encouraging and challenging words to help you remember some powerful truths about acknowledging, understanding, and using your gifts with confidence. After you listen, make sure to head back and listen to the full episodes with these guests, as these clips are just a small glimpse into the incredible conversations.   Featured Guests on this episode: Abby Rike Rockenbaugh, Episode 3 Breshana Miller, Episode 45 Lilah Higgins, Episode 5 Patrice Washington, Episode 51 Rachael Gilbert, Episode 14 Jill McCormick, Episode 7   Key Quotes from this throwback episode:   “Whenever I say, ‘Oh I’m not a leader, oh I’m not good enough to do that’, then I’m basically calling God a liar.” - Abby Rike Rockenbaugh   “If God has called you to this, and you know this is what you can do--this is how God has blessed you in order to serve other women--there are women who need it.” - Breshana Miller   “When you’re trying to build a business off of your skills, and you’re trying to walk in what God has for you, it’s something you don’t really notice, cause it’s super easy for you, and it doesn’t feel like work.” - Lilah Higgins   “Even as I was building confidence, there was still that seed of doubt that tried to come in.” - Patrice Washington   “The more time I hang out with God… I don’t have the words to express how He shifts something in my heart.” - Rachael Gilbert   “When we confuse confidence and competence with pride, that’s a problem. Because God has gifted you with competence, and He’s gifted you with gifts to use and acknowledge. And you don’t do the world any favors when you deny your gifting for the sake of not wanting to be boastful.” - Jill E. McCormick   Support the podcast Our Merch Store Click here to go to the store and find merch you'll love! If you grab one of the items and share a photo on social media, use the hashtag #leadwithconfidence and/or tag us so we can see it! Tag @estherdlittlefield or @christianwomanleadership on Instagram Tag @estherlittlefield on Facebook   Become a Podcast Partner & Receive Bonus Content We have a fun way for you to partner with the podcast and get access to exclusive content. Every month, we add at least 1 bonus clip from an interview or from Holly and I to a special podcast for our partners. You can become a podcast partner for as little as $5/month by clicking here.   Connect with Esther and Holly: Esther’s Website Holly’s Website Instagram Facebook Group Facebook Page   This episode was originally published on estherlittlefield.com/episode107.

I'm not the only one who runs a successful business in less than full time. Every month, I'll share a conversation with another business owner who is prioritizing working less and earning more. We'll get into the choices they've made, the tools they use, and how they organize their businesses to maximize profit and minimize effort. Today, I'm bringing on my friend Lilah Higgins to share with us a little bit about how she runs her business in about 20 hours per week. Lilah is the co-founder of TheForge, a leadership training community for faith-driven business owners, along with her husband, Zac. Lilah is also a leader in the online business space where she uses her fine art training and strategic mind to work with her clients and students to create cohesive and effective brands, helping them find the confidence they need to become industry leaders. And she does all that while being a great mom to her two little kids. Lilah definitely needs to save time wherever she can, especially now that she's shifting her business to prioritize more fun in her life. Lilah is a perfect case study for how you can strategically run your business in fewer hours, achieve real “success”, and meet your goals without compromising your values. Listen to the full episode to hear:How Lilah knew she was working too much and what she did to cut back on working time so she could prioritize her lifetimeHow and why Lilah's making a conscious effort to spend more time on purely fun activitiesHow Lilah transitioned from working with 1-on-1 clients to selling digital products… and the impact that had on the number of hours she works per weekWhy Lilah works “on the margins” and how the time she spends working breaks down between clients and productsHer favorite tool for helping her company earn more with less effort Links:Lilah Higgins Brand Design & ArtTheForgeLilah on InstagramLilah on FacebookStartup SocietyGillianPerkins.com 

I’m not the only one who runs a successful business in less than full time. Every month, I’ll share a conversation with another business owner who is prioritizing working less and earning more. We’ll get into the choices they’ve made, the tools they use, and how they organize their businesses to maximize profit and minimize effort. Today, I'm bringing on my friend Lilah Higgins to share with us a little bit about how she runs her businesses in about 20 hours per week. Lilah is the co-founder of TheForge, a leadership training community for faith-driven business owners, along with her husband, Zac. Lilah is also a leader in the online business space where she uses her fine art training and strategic mind to work with her clients and students to create cohesive and effective brands, helping them find the confidence they need to become industry leaders. And she does all that while being a great mom to her two little kids. Lilah definitely needs to save time wherever she can, especially now that’s she’s shifting her business to prioritize more fun in her life. Lilah is a perfect case study for how you can strategically run your business in fewer hours, achieve real “success”, and meet your goals without compromising your values. Listen to the full episode to hear: How Lilah knew she was working too much and what she did to cut back on working time so she could prioritize life time How and why Lilah’s making a conscious effort to spend more time on purely fun activities How Lilah transitioned from working with 1-on-1 clients to selling digital products… and the impact that had on the number of hours she works per week Why Lilah works “on the margins” and how the time she spends working breaks down between clients and products Her favorite tool for helping her company earn more with less effort Links: Lilah Higgins Brand Design & Art TheForge Lilah on Instagram Lilah on Facebook Startup Society GillianPerkins.com  

In this episode I’m joined by Lilah Higgins, a wife, mom, designer, artist, illustrator, and co-founder of theForge, to talk about stewarding the gifts and talents you’ve been giving to serve others well and bring God glory in your everyday life.

Let's keep it real - when you're running an online business, it's super easy to get derailed.    Maybe you're six months into the game, and realize that you're totally gotten away from doing what you love - for whatever reason - money, pressure, all the things.   Today my guest, Lilah Higgins is talking about how she's stayed in the game and although she's gotten away from her values and doing what she loves at times - she's managed to get back on track.   Lilah is a super talented graphic designer, illustrator and branding expert and today she's sharing her journey, her insights and why she feels branding is super important for your business.   If your goal is to keep people engaged, following you on social, and always wanting more - branding is definitely one of the major pieces to the puzzle.    Lilah also tells us where branding should come in your process - is it something you absolutely need when starting out?   Probably not - plenty of successful entrepreneurs get by without it.   But there will come a time when professional branding will be key to scaling, promoting, and attracting more of the ideal clients that you are looking for.   And you might not think that staying true to yourself and your values really has anything to do with your branding - but it actually has everything to do with it.   Why?   When you're creating a business that is true to yourself and values, it will shine through in your branding AND help you create the branding that is just right for your business.   Are you staying true to your values?  Have you invested in branding or are you planning to do it in the future?  I'd love to know!  Screenshot this episode and tag me on IG and let me know!   Ready to talk about everything you learned today?  Come join us inside my free Facebook group, The Basic Girl Podcast Insiders and get ready for more free tips, trainings, and more!   And lastly, as always - if you loved this episode, please go show me some love on iTunes!  I'd love for you to leave a review!  It helps me to keep bringing you all of this goodness every week!   Where to find Lilah: Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube Download Lilah's FREE branding guide here Resources mentioned on this podcast: Garden City: Work, Rest, and the Art of Being Human by Mark Comer Wish more people would actually open your emails and read them? Grab my free guide Email Subject Lines that Will 10x Your Open Rates here!

We first met Lilah Higgins on episode 23 of the podcast, and after the episode, I noticed that she was very active on social media, and had created multiple products to help her build additional income streams. So, I invited her back to give us the scoop! Here's what we cover: The breakdown of all of the additional income streams she's created Why creating these products has helped her take on less clients How even though she hit six figures, she was burnt out The difference between a network and an audience - and why knowing the difference can help you get started with creating additional income streams The story behind her first community that she built Why trying to pitch her 1:1 services to her audience didn't work - and what she did next Why she thinks designers should start building their list right away - and why a 1,000 email subscribers is better than 10,000 followers Why personal relationships are the key to building your design business The products she created when she first started doing this The process behind how she created her Brand Blueprints The breakdown behind her opt ins and how her funnels work Her process for showing designers the process they can use to create their first funnel or and freebie How she breaks down her social media posts, her opt ins and sharing value What she thinks you should share on your personal FB page and your business page The scoop behind the evolution of her group coaching program, The Forge Links Mentioned: Lilah's first interview Elle and Company's Website Convertkit Lilah's Website Lilah's free Brand from Scratch Guide Lilah's Group Coaching Program   Like what you heard? Click here to subscribe + leave a review on iTunes Click here to join the free community! Let's connect on Instagram!

Alongside her husband, Lilah Higgins is the co-founder of TheForge, a leadership training community for faith-driven business owners. She also designs and coaches seasoned business owners through her brand agency, The Higgins Creative. Download your free Brand Guide at The Higgins Creative website – link itunes link youtube link (full episode) youtube link – Rising […] The post 2.18 – Lilah Higgins – The Higgins Creative appeared first on Rising Tide Startups.

Alongside her husband, Lilah Higgins is the co-founder of TheForge, a leadership training community for faith-driven business owners. She also designs and coaches established business owners through her brand agency, The Higgins Creative. Taking her fine art training & strategic mind into the online space, she helps clients brand cohesively and effectively across platforms, bringing them the confidence they need to become industry leaders, make impact, and disciple nations. Here's what we cover during episode 023: How I was introduced to Lilah through a mutual friend who had a bad experience with a designer Why it's important for designers to design for their clients and not for themselves How she grew up taking fine arts classes and with entrepreneurial parents How early on, she knew what she could do with her business Why she believes in giving our clients things that work for them How she started out charging $50 for blog headers plus how she got her first clients How designers can find the right coach and community for them How she made her first $100K in 2016 What she did to hit $100K and how she figured things out as she went along How she knows when a client is not a good match How to learn who your dream clients are and how to serve them How by looking at her clients lifestyle, and just know that kind of design to create for them How she structures her website packages Why she started her faith-based group coaching program with her husband called The Forge Why she only works with 12 clients a year now and how she went from charging $50 for blog headers to $12K per branding client Why designers should be able to believe in and back their prices How to get clients through building authentic relationships Why your client experience matters Why she created a Trello mastermind so she can automate her systems Why designers need to truly believe that their art has value Links mentioned: Lilah's Website Lilah's free Brand from Scratch Guide Lilah's Group Coaching Program Like what you heard? Click here to subscribe + leave a review on iTunes. Click here to join the free community! Let's connect on Instagram!

Integrating your faith and business - this topic is near and dear to both mine and Lilah Higgins' hearts because we know there are Christian business owners who have so many questions about how to bring their faith into their business and to what extent.  Lilah and I chat about bringing God into your business and how knowing God at a deeper level has brought out the changes that have happened in her business over the last few years. We also talk about TheForge, a leadership training community that she and her husband, Zach, created which brings together business owners who want to focus on leadership and their faith. You can get a 10% off discount of this community with the code "createdforthis". Lilah's transparency on life, mental health, faith and so much more makes this an episode you don't want to miss. Her official bio: Alongside her husband, Lilah Higgins is the co-founder of TheForge, a leadership training community for faith-driven business owners. She also designs and coaches seasoned business owners through her brand agency, The Higgins Creative. Taking her fine art training & strategic mind into the online space, she helps all her clients and students brand cohesively and effectively across platforms, bringing them the confidence they need to make an impact, preach the word, and walk out their callings in every facet of their lives.

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Branding coach and designer, Lilah Higgins, shares about how her business has grown from a small (unsuccessful) Esty print shop to a fully staffed branding agency! She gets real about how she couldn’t slow down to enjoy her most financially successful year yet, how she has grown her business, and what she learned from the process. Show Notes: http://dustyhegge.com/podcast/10 theFORGE: http://theforge.community

Happy Wednesday, Mama! Today we are blessed to have the beautiful Lilah Higgins on the Blossoming Mommy and Baby Show as she shares her courageous journey through postpartum depression and anxiety. She tells us about her journey and gives us ways to recognize and determine if you may be struggling with the postpartum period. Lilah also brings so much light and encouragement to those who may also be struggling with the changes of the postpartum period. We hope you enjoy this episode and you are encouraged to let someone know if YOU may need help with this as well! XOXO Today’s Sponsor: Kindred Bravely! Use coupon code “INF-121417-BM” for 20% off your kindredbravely.com purchase! Valid for one use per customer. Coupon expires 2/28/18.

Does age matter when it comes to leadership? Do you need to follow a certain path in life in order to be qualified to lead? It is possible to lead by designing a life you love? In this episode, I chat with Lilah Higgins. Despite being in her mid-twenties, Lilah runs a successful brand agency alongside of her husband. She leads in her industry, focusing on serving her clients, and she also leads in her community. Through this interview, you’ll see that age doesn’t have to be a factor when it comes to leadership. God used young people throughout Scripture, and we discuss how leadership is more about an attitude than age. We also discuss how to design a life you love and create your own path. And we wrap up with a powerful discussion about the value of community and doing life alongside other Christian women. For the full show notes for this episode, visit estherlittlefield.com/episode5. Key Takeaways: It's possible to design a life you love as a leader by following the path God shows you rather than doing what others expect you to do. Discovering your gifts and embracing your identity is a lifelong process. Boundaries and routines create freedom. Community and mentors are keys to growing as a leader and avoiding the lies of the enemy. There's nothing different about leaders. Leaders are people who repent over and over again. Being young should not prevent you from leading.  Connect with Lilah: • Lilah's personal Facebook profile • The Higgins Creative website • The Higgins Creative on Facebook and Instagram  • Trello Template and Training for service-based business owners Connect with Esther and the Christian Woman Leadership Podcast: Website Instagram Facebook Group Facebook Page This episode was originally published on estherlittlefield.com/episode5. To join the Purposeful Leadership Facebook Group, go to estherlittlefield.com/group.

In this episode of the Working Christian Mom podcast I interview my internet friend turned real life friend, Lilah Higgins. Earlier this year, literally took her courage by the hand and did something really brave. She went to the If:Gathering knowing that she didn’t know anyone there besides her husband. Going to the If:Gathering was a full circle moment for her where God showed up in unexpected places and she left changed. She even had the chance to meet Jennie Allen and tell her about how If Gathering has played out in the story of her life. Lilah has a history of anxiety and she shares openly what her freedom journey has been like and how God has rewritten the narrative. Connect with Lilah: Website / Instagram  In this episode you’ll hear: Lilah’s If:Gathering Story including how God showed up, her full circle moment and why she left changed. Lilah’s mindset shift regarding her anxiety after she started partnering and trusting the Lord with it. How Lilah views her job as a graphic designer through the lens of a God who loves creativity and art. To read the full show notes for this episode including all of the links mentioned, click here. 

In this episode I’m joined by one of my very best friends, Lilah Higgins who is a wife, mom of two, artist, speaker, author and Founder of The Higgins Creative to discuss one of my favorite topics: what it means and looks like to be bold in pursuit of a life well-lived. You’ll hear us explore what exactly “living boldly” means to us, and how we have both purposed to boldly pursue God’s best for our lives, marriages, motherhood, businesses, and so much more. My hope is that you’ll walk away from this episode feeling empowered and equipped to be BOLD in your own life by embracing the fullness of everything God has in store for you. Click HERE to access the show notes for this episode and don't forget to leave a rating and review if you enjoyed the show! Want to make sure you never miss an episode? Hit that "subscribe" button on your podcast app and click HERE to join our email family so you'll be notified whenever a new episode is released. Thanks for listening!

Natalie Eckdahl, MBA, has been a guide, supporter and cheerleader for Shannon on her journey to create The Connected Yoga Teacher podcast.  Shannon hired Natalie for her services as a business coach, feeling she could use some expert advice along with an accountability partner. This helped Shannon immensely when taking on her vision to build a platform for yoga teachers.   Natalie is a business coach, professional facilitator, keynote speaker and host of the Biz Chix Podcast which iTunes featured as a top New Business Podcast in March 2014. She has over 20 years of business experience and works with female entrepreneurs to build their businesses through money mindset and social media strategies, all while recognizing her clients' family and individual goals.   This year Natalie successfully created and ran a Biz Chix Live Event, a 3-day Leadership Training for Women Entrepreneurs and has another set to run next November 2018.   If you struggle with charging for your services as a yoga teacher you are not alone. On this episode Natalie and Shannon discuss the importance of finding your niche, defining your services a charity, hobby or business and charging clients for your services accordingly with confidence.  Also covered is the concept of “passive” and “active” income along with the pros and cons of both business styles and many more nuggets of wisdom. 06:10 Is your business a charity, a hobby or a business- all are valid  but intention should be clear   10:05 Feeling conflicted about charging yoga students for a spiritual, healing practice   11:10 Offerings you don't have to charge for (articles, podcasts, etc.) are great but don't need to do that in order to justify charging clients- your competence justifies charging for your services   12:10 Take a moment to revisit childhood messages about money, confront them, do you still agree with messages? Maybe agreeing with them without conscious thought and it may be shaping your business   13:40 Challenging the idea of “passive income” (online videos, books, etc.) as a gold mine versus what Natalie calls  “active income” (consultation work, teaching yoga classes, etc.)   21:05 The fear around finding your yoga niche and the benefits of doing so   23:50 Shannon's niching down process   24:45 Creating a niche isn't about excluding others   25:45 Natalie's niching down process   28:50 Adjusting your brand to your newfound niche- Natalie calls our worry around this “The Spotlight Effect”   33:00 It's okay not to serve everyone, specializing helps attract clients   35:30 Naming and marketing your classes to attract the clients you are seeking to serve   39:15 Niching down allows your network (friends and family, business associates, etc.) know who they can refer to you   39:55 Natalie's top money mindset advice for small business owners- open a business bank account, get a bookkeeper, and more to build confidence as a business owner   45:05 How to get connect with Natalie   46:50 Shannon's closing thoughts Links   Natalie's Biz Chix Website   Podcast: Biz Chix 216: Small Business Reality- Is this a Business, Hobby or Charity?   Podcast: The Connected Yoga Teacher 005: Setting and Achieving Big Goals with Natalie Eckdahl   Podcast: Biz Chix 293: Where Are They Now? Updates with Christina Nicholson, Shannon Crow, Lilah Higgins, Julie Hefner, and Tara Lynn Foster   The Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook Group   Follow The Connected Teacher on Youtube   Book a Consultation Call with Shannon   Mama Nurture Teacher Training (RPYT)

We have another update from previous on-air coaching clients! Christina Nicholson, Shannon Crow, Lilah Higgins, Julie Hefner and Tara Lynn Foster share their business updates. Some of them have changed their goals, the direction of their business, overcome fears and more, but all of them are definitely having incredible success in their businesses. Tune in to find out more and be inspired by their success!   Key Takeaways: [:11] Natalie has Masterminds launching in January! [1:15] Happy Thanksgiving! Natalie will be sharing the day with her sister-in-law, who has 12 children! [2:38] This episode features five more entrepreneurs who have done on-air coaching calls! [3:25] Natalie is thankful to all of you Biz Chix for supporting the podcast, and being a part of the community! [7:35] The first update is from Christina Nicholson. She shares how her business has grown and changed, and how her goals have changed as well! [15:50] The next update comes from Shannon Crow. She talks about overcoming her fears and launching her podcast! She also has an update on her consultation calls, and how she’s figuring things out as she goes. [24:00] Lilah Higgins is up next to share her updates. Lilah was thinking about expanding into the corporate space but had a realization that prompted her to move in a slightly different direction. [26:52] Julie Hefner shares her update about how Natalie has helped her grow her confidence, structure her business, and network more. [33:07] The final update comes from Tara Lynn Foster. She shares about how her learning experiences from marketing and conducting group coaching. She talks about the three things she has done that have really made a big difference in her business in the past year. [39:52] If you’re interested in exploring a Mastermind with Natalie, don’t forget to apply as soon as possible!   Join the BizChix Community   Mentioned in this Episode: ● Biz Chix Masterminds   Previous Biz Chix Episodes Mentioned:   ● 222: The 6 Lies of Six Figure Launches ● 290: [On Air Coaching] Where Are They Now? Updates with Betsy Furler, Blair Thielemier, Freya Casey and Shawna Dingman ● 238: [On Air Coaching] How to Prioritize Online vs. Local Opportunities with Christina Nicholson ● 248: [On Air Coaching] How to Set and Achieve Big Goals with Shannon Crow ● 276: [On Air Coaching] How To Pivot Your Business To Serve Corporate Clients with Lilah Higgins ● 221: [On-Air Coaching] How to Grow? – Coaching Julie Hefner of Nourish Nutrition and Health ● 220: [on air coaching] Launching a Group Program – Coaching Tara Lynn Foster”  

IN THIS EPISODE 3:30 I always ask for one fun fact and you shared with us that you were in a German music video. Can we talk about that? 3:50 When I was 14, when I was a bit younger, I was a drum majorette. I'm not sure if you know what that is but it's basically kind of like the kids in a marching band. Now we do drum majorettes like a competitive sport. So I was doing that at the time and I was into acting, you know everyone wants to be a singer and actress, so you kind of sign up for all of those agencies and things. Surprisingly they were looking for someone with that kind of skill, so I went to an audition and we did it in Capetown. The band ended up choosing me and it was an absolutely amazing experience. We shot the music video in Capetown because it was cheaper for the German company to do it in South Africa. But they actually, like surprisingly, these are things that you don't know at the time, but they were actually a #1 German band. They actually reached #1 on the German MTV awards and I actually got flown up to Germany for a talk show to discuss the whole experience and to talk about the show for promotion because they had hit #1 on the charts for quite a few weeks in Europe. 5:39 Don't say never! At Profit Party we have strict bad words that we're not allowed to say and never is one of them. 6:26 I wasn't sure what I wanted to study  and at that stage I had so many questions. I loved singing and I loved acting. But I just didn't think that it was something that I could do at the time so I went into that business, you know, it's the traditional degree you get when you don't know what you want to study. So I went into business and I actually ended up absolutely loving it and I was adamant that I was going to be an investment manager. I was going to work at an investment firm because it was one of my favorite things to do. It was so appealing and I had always enjoyed finance but when I hit university and I was  studying it, I absolutely enjoyed it. So I thought that was the career path I was headed on. 7:20 The life of an investment managers are not very good because they stress out so much. So I was like okay I really love marketing and i think it is more creative so it filtered into that drama side and creativity. I had spoken to my father, actually, and he said you know what? With the investment knowledge you have, do your personal investments and use that knowledge for yourself personally and then bring out the creative outlet for other people. 8:56 My husband was encouraging me to start my own thing. He said well since you're au pairing and you absolutely love it, in your spare time why don't you delve into these areas whether it's marketing, investments or the creative side that you want to do. Try it out. 9:24 I ended up creating a baby clothing company. I absolutely loved creating the clothing. It was a creative outfit. 9:45 Through that I was actually doing my own marketing and doing my own business which brought in my degrees, it brought in the creative side and obviously the clothing was pretty creative because I was designing my own stuff. And I met Lilah Higgins through that. 10:15: She was like well I'm actually looking for a social media VA and I had never thought of that. I've got this baby clothing company and I'm going to stick with this. When she said that I was like you know, why not? Why not try it. I'm still at the beginning stages of this baby clothing company, I've got some free time. Said no one ever. 11:13 The work was so exciting and I wanted to do it all the time that I ended up spending less time with the baby clothing and more time with the social media management because it was just what I loved. My husband was laughing at me because I told him before we got married, "If only someone could pay me to pin things. That would be my ideal." That wasn't even a thought that could be realized at the time and he was laughing  because like you said never say never. You manifested that! 13:00 In December, I went full-time into just Pinterest management and it was absolutely amazing. It changed my life! 13:15 For the do-it-yourselfer in the audience, because not everyone is in a place in their business where they can hire a social media manager. I have social media managers and let me tell you something the amount of time they spend per platform is a lot. It's kind of like pick your poison sometimes . You have to pick and choose. We're going to get into questions on how do you know if Pinterest is your platform and if it is what to do and how to optimize it and what does that strategy look like. 13:50 But before we do Kathryn, I just want to honor you for taking the leap and following your intuition. A) You manifested being able to do what you love which is possible. You questioned yourself. Every single person, every woman listening to this podcast right now has questioned themselves the same way. And has said, "Can I make money doing this? Can I charge money for this? Will people pay me for this? Is this to nichey? Oh my god, if I niche down I'm going to use every client that I have and then I'm going to be broke." 14:31 What was it - was it insanity, was it confidence, was it courage, was it support? What helped you to declutter some of those limiting beliefs and negative self-talk so that you could flip the switch and actually follow your intuition. It was a lot of time to reflect on what I had already done and how far I had come and how I was provided for in this way because a couple of months ago I was questioning all of these different things. 15:14 In the morning I wanted to do this. I loved it. I loved helping people in this way. So that already built up this fire within me to say this was the first thing that you have done that you want to keep doing. And then what I did, which I encourage everybody to do and what I think your Facebook group really is, is to find a community. 16:04 It was getting that encouragement from other people to take that leap and in knowing that they supported me and that more importantly that I could do this. I was valuable in what I offer. I am worthy of it and what I think about I will create. If I keep thinking the negative thoughts  and keep thinking I'm not worthy then that's what I'm going to be putting out there. It completely shifted. 16:41 This is the perfect opportunity to say thank you. I was charging a quarter of what I currently charge, probably even less. In December when I watching the videos I was encouraged to charge more and to figure it out and work through that. Work through the money blocks I was having. I ended up doubling my prices and none of my clients left because everything was worth it. It was all worth it. It was just my mind. It was just what I was telling myself. Your video switched that for me. Figure out your money blocks first and then move them to the side and replace them with the positive and uplifting thoughts. 18:26 That's the entire premise of the Profit Party Academy - pricing and figuring out how to charge for what you do, how to make good money and how to feel good about it. 19:18 You talk about Pinterest in a way that you can tell that you're really, really passionate about it. Why Pinterest over everything else? The main reason that I love Pinterest and why I love to get up and use it every single day is because you work so hard on your visual content, on your blog content, on your video content, any type of content that you end up creating. I know I'm currently working on a sales page at the moment and sometimes it feels like you are pulling your hair trying to create this. Because sometimes creating can be quite draining. So whether it's a launch or a blog post you've put your heart and soul into it and to launch it and to put one blog post out on Facebook or Instagram or Stumbleupon and it gets filtered down the feed and nothing. You only get 4 likes or a couple of click-throughs. It just breaks my heart sometimes. What I absolutely love about Pinterest was that I could put up a pin leading to this blog post and I could write a really great caption once and never have to change it never have to come up with a new caption to grab more attention never have to create a new graphic. I just have to put it up on Pinterest, repin it and share it in front of the audience. 20:46 I just had to implement a strategy to get it in front of people and to get Pinterest sharing it in front of other people. Pinterest's algorithm and smartfeed and everything uses search engine optimization tactics just like Google. It's a visual search engine which means you don't have to have a zillion captions and 65,000 hashtags and all of these things that take up so much mental capacity to try to figure out. 21:20 On Pinterest you just put it up once and it's about the sharing. It's about the strategy you use to get it across Pinterest. 22:22 You keep saying blog. What about people, ok for me personally, I don't blog. I do YouTube, I do a lot of video content, I have a podcast, it's all audio and visual. Does that mean Pinterest is not for me? No, not at all. I just use the term blog post because I'm used to saying it. 22:57 It's about creating pins and pin descriptions and you can lead them to YouTube. You can even upload videos on Pinterest now. It's all about getting seen and you can lead people to YouTube. 23:45 I have led people to actual branding services and packages. I've led people to blog posts with email opt-ins. I've led people to content upgrades, just straight to a hardwall opt-in. You can lead people to products. 24:15 It's really identifying your industry and making sure your ideal audience is on Pinterest. That is how you would figure out if Pinterest is the platform for you. 24:38 What is the audience on Pinterest looking for? The reason I ask this is because for me, personally, when I'm on Pinterest, it's late at night. I don't have my earbuds in. I'm not looking to listen to a podcast. I'm not looking to watch videos. I'm looking for quick ways to absorb content. 25:12 Do people actually watch videos on Pinterest? Do you recommend that? It's a new thing that Pinterest is trying to optimize at the moment. Pinterest has said that they are trying to introduce video into Pinterest to make the visual search engine even more powerful. However, I feel at the moment because it's like a rectangular image that it's a bit of a struggle at the moment because it doesn't stand out. However, they are adapting, and I'm sure they're going to figure out a way to start optimizing it and make it even better. I, personally, don't watch those small videos like that. But you can now create a long image with a play button so people know that it's going to lead them to YouTube. Also, podcast episodes that are YouTube videos on your blog.   27:01 So you recommend calling [what type of a post it is] out on the graphic yourself. Yes, because they say you should call it out in the description but a lot of people don't read the description but will read the text on the graphic. There are small ways you can let people know that whether it's something that says "Free checklist" but if it's a video, you can just do the little play button and you can do it in your own colors. 27:42 We don't always act on Pinterest like our ideal client acts on Pinterest and we need to understand that. 28:54 I always suggest that if you've only got video content and people are really interested in text content and don't want to click through, it's really good to have variety. So it's good to have a couple of pin graphics that could lead to your video but is an infographic. A very simple infographic that you can create on Canva, they have templates and you just give them the 12 points you mention or you give them 3 of the points you mention in the video and then you say click to watch the video for more and they will know that. Or they will pin it for later. They'll pin it for later to watch the video because they don't want to watch the video right now. 30:05 It's simple things like that, think about what they're going to be doing, where they're at and creating the content for them. 30:41 Is it okay to create pins that send them to different platforms or should they all drive traffic to your website. It is good to drive traffic to your website because that is where your analytics are going to come from. 31:28 If your content and your really strong platform is Facebook or your really strong brand presence is on YouTube, send them to the place that is going to give them the value because that is what they're looking for. And once they watch one YouTube video they might subscribe or they might opt-in. It's like a sales funnel. You really want to think about your Pinterest sales funnel in the terms that you can send them to your website but it doesn't matter if you send them there and there's nothing for them. 32:47 So what are your tips on creating SEO-rich tips? My tip is to keep it really simple. Don't overcomplicate the struggle for you because it really is not. It is not that difficult. And although it is called search engine optimization, it sounds so scary. What It really is is just making sure that you use the right keywords, which is just words or phrases, that your ideal client is searching for on Pinterest. 35:02 You're just placing the proper keywords in the appropriate places - on the right boards, in the right pin description so that when someone searches for that phrase, your posts show up. 36:05 So, what if you have an audience or a company or you're creating content and it's kinda new or really nichy, how do you find out what people are searching for and how do you appear where they are? So this is one of the really great things about Pinterest. Initially, I would say you need to look at your current audience, whether that's in your email list or your content, to look at the copy you use. Because your clients are already attracted to you so you're using the right copy. You already have a bank of words that you're using on your website that have already attracted that audience. So look at what you've already done. But if you're knew and you're like "I haven't done anything yet, I don't know what they are going to be searching for," My suggestion is to go into Pinterest and go to the search bar and start very broadly with something that could apply to you. 37:41 So I've actually worked with a money mindset person on their Pinterest account before, so this is a good one. I had to go through the same process of what is your ideal client searching for? So I started really broadly with money and then mindset separately. So I went into Pinterest and I typed in money into the search bar. The great thing is that what's going to happen when you type that in because pinterest is a visual search engine it keeps track of what people are searching for. You may notice if you type something into the search bar and click enter, just underneath the search bar there are these multi-colored blocks with words in them. So you will type in money and it will say debt, budgeting, tips. When you hover over it you will notice that it is saying money debt or get out of debt related to money, so you will start seeing what phrases people are searching for. This is the highest searched term in relation to what people are putting in there. So you are able to see what people are typing in. 43:13 So, for DIYers when they're first starting out, what do you think is the biggest mistake? What do you think it is that they're doing wrong? They think of it like a Personal Pinterest account and it becomes a bit of a struggle because when you are pinning for personal use you are pinning things that you find attractive , that you want that you get inspired b and they end up creating a couple of boards that are very varied and they follow an influencer. They try and mimic what that influencer is doing but that influencer isn't selling what they're selling. The influencer is maybe a fashion blogger and they are a dentist or a branding designer. So the boards that the fashion designer can put together are very different than the boards you would want to put together as a dentist or a money mindset coach. 44:50 My tips for getting started is to really  focus in on creating a select few boards that relate to your business and that your ideal client are searching for. 47:06 You have actually created a course so by the time our listeners are listening to this podcast, they can come stalk you. they can learn everything Pinterest and they can partake in your Pinterest that is actually going to walk you through everything you said. So even if you weren't taking notes ladies, it's okay! We've got a cheatsheet for you. [bctt tweet=" Did you know your Pinterest strategy is a funnel? @kathmoorhouse shares more tips on the podcast!" username="tonyarineer"] KEY TAKEAWAYS Your Pinterest strategy is a funnel. SEO on Pinterest does not have to be scary, it just starts with keyword searching. Keep it simple, focus on your ideal clients and creating boards that can house your pins. EPISODE RESOURCES Pinterest CourseProfit Party Academy Hang out with us inside our free Facebook Community- where every day is a party! CONTINUE THE PARTY WITH KATHRYN Website Facebook Page Instagram Pinterest Facebook Group

This episode is brought to you by The Kolada Group. Today, I’m talking about client communication inside Trello. My guest is Lilah Higgins, who is a brand design expert and founder of The Higgins Collective. Topics: (:31) Intro – Systems Saved Me Summit (2:38) Meeting Lilah (4:49) Business before systems (7:41) The client intake process (10:44) Feasibility of Trello (12:03) Archiving (13:42) Best financial investment (16:15) Worst financial investment (17:30) Finding Lilah Quotes of the Week: “I worked via email a long time... it was a pain. So many emails!”– Lilah “I have a board for every client. Therefore, everything they have is in there, including comments back and forth... It all stays in one place.” - Lilah Resources: www.systemssavedmesummit.com https://www.thehigginscreative.com/ http://www.waketomake.com/ Instagram: @thehigginscreative See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How do you take an already successful business into a new direction by working with corporations? What are the opportunities and risks involved in working with corporate clients? Listen in as Natalie coaches Lilah Higgins, owner of Higgins Design, about how she can pivot her branding and design business from working with solo-entrepreneurs and small businesses to larger companies and organizations who are willing and able to pay more. Natalie guides Lilah in the process of refining exactly who her corporate niche should be and discusses the complexities of developing corporate relationships. Natalie also outlines how to find specific prospects, how and where to network, both online and off, and how to build those important relationships within an organization to close more sales. Join The BizChix Community Key Takeaways: The online model of creating and selling digital products is not for everyone, although that’s the hype we are hearing from every online guru.    A podcast can be a networking tool to connect with potential clients. Asking for interviews is frequently more productive than asking for a meeting or call about your business.   Niche down, rather than focusing on “corporate”.  Find an industry, or a size of organization that is going to want your services.  Bigger companies may not be better or more receptive to your services.  VC funded start-ups may be a great opportunity (and have money to invest in branding and design).   Corporate relationships take time to develop. Work your personal network with an eye to people who may have a friend, colleague, or spouse at your ideal corporation.   Keep track of your networking and leads.  Have a system for tracking – even just a spreadsheet (rather than a CRM) to get started.   This episode is sponsored by AWeber.  Thank you for supporting women entrepreneurs! Find out more and get an all access, 60 Day Free Trial at BizChix.com/Aweber!   Connect with Lilah: Website: www.thehigginscreative.com Podcast: bit.ly/waketomakepodcast Courses on Skillshare: www.skillshare.com/r/user/thehigginscreative   Mentioned in this Episode: Pitch Like a Girl: How a Woman Can Be Herself and Still Succeed by Ronna Lichtenberg Yesware     Episodes Mentioned: Listen to Previous On Air Coaching Calls 267: Strategically Design, Launch and Grow a Podcast with Natalie Eckdahl   Book a Strategy Session or apply to Mastermind with Natalie! Click to Learn More.  This content first appeared on BizChix.com/276.

Lilah Higgins is a Brand Designer to Creative Business Owners & Coaches. When she’s not chasing around her babies or working alongside her techie husband, she is providing her clients with logos & branding that converts and design consultation. She drinks her coffee iced and enjoys opening her home to people and telling the stories of Makers & Creatives. She's also the founder of the #waketomake hashtag on Instagram. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lilah is a branding designer and business mentor. Her and her husband have a business where they coach creative people to turn hobbies into businesses. Lilah married her hubby early in life and had kids early on as well. Motherhood was not what she expected. She always wanted to have something on the side and to be able to make money with her art skills.   She was a talented artist and her dad ran his own business so she had all the tools to go in the direction of graphic design. She started as a graphic designer but has now moved into the business of teaching others how to monetize their hobbies and passions-in the area of crafts.   Sunit asks Lilah to talk more about “wake to make” and how her and her husband coach people to make what they love and make money. Lilah says that with a little coaching, most people just take it and run with it. Sunit asks if Etsy is the way to monetize your craft but Lilah says there are other ways too. Online courses, you tube channels and tutorials, teaching people to do what you do is a huge market. You are not providing a product, you are teaching them how to make what you make. Moms are monetizing all sorts of things that they are good at that would provide value to someone else ie meal plans etc.   Lilah says you have to think about how you can monetize what you are innately good at and how you can sell it or teach it.   Lilah says that when something comes naturally to you, you don't realize how valuable it is because you think everyone can do it. Sunit agrees that everyone has a special gift that others would pay to have or learn or to be walked through.   Sunit asks Lilah how she managed to level up even with kids. Lilah says she actually didn't uplevel as quickly as she would have liked early on but she committed to just doing one thing every day to move her business forward. It cannot move as quickly as you want it to, but it will move if you are patient. And persistent. They talk about the communities and mentors that have inspired them, including Dana Malstaff and the Boss Mom group. Sunit talks about Marie Forleo and B School, and getting clear on and honing in on your ideal client and your brand. Figure out your target market and then take it one day at a time.   Sunit asks Lilah why it's important to have a business and babies and has she thought about throwing in the towel and letting her husband take over. Lilah jokes that she has considered sending her children to boarding school, the business is the easy part. She loves her business and she loves helping people and their testimonials keep her going on tough days. She saves them and looks at them when she's having a bad day. They talk about the beauty of having your own business and that if you really don't feel like “businessing” you can take a day off.   Lilah gives tips for women who want to do something but are scared to. She mentions the book- “Loving the Little Years:Motherhood in the Trenches”  by Rachel Jankovic. She talks about life on a Scale of 1 to 10. New things are always at a 10. 10 being unachievable. 1 is very achievable. So when you are a new mom, it feels like a 10. Once you start to get comfortable you move to a 1. But it's always changing. It's the same in business. You can do whatever you think you can't do. It will go from a 10 to a 1 eventually.   Sunit asks Lilah, what is the first thing you should do if you have an idea for something. Or if you want to spur an idea for a side hustle or a business. If you want to do something but don't know where to start –ask yourself what comes naturally to you that others say you are good at. Something you would love to do day in and day out. THAT is your ideal business. Then figure out how to monetize it and what your why is. Ask yourself why you want to help them, and why you want to do this. Your why will keep you going and continue to move you forward. Sunit says her why is to create a new generation of moms who feel like they are better prepared and so solid in themselves that they don't lose that.  Happy moms raise happy kids and that's the goal.  Lilah says she has a passion for design and pretty things and an eye for making things better or more beautiful and she is passionate about doing that.  She feels purposeless when she is not hustling. She feels called to pursue something outside of her children.   Sunit says if you are listening and motivated by this, EVERYBODY has a special gift in this world. Sunit says even the moms who live for their kids and love being with them 24/7 get lit up by having another purpose. She hopes the listeners walk away feeling inspired to find that. Lilah says you don't have to be limited to motherhood. Let yourself dream, and it's ok to want something else that is just yours and brings you joy. Think about your selfish why and your why that pulls at your heart and makes you want to make change. It doesn't always have to be about making income if that's not important to you.   They talk about how it's great that their kids see them reaching for the stars and chasing their dreams.   Sunit asks Lilah for one piece of advice for a woman who wants to do more-Lilah says give yourself grace. You are in an emotional and hard time in your life-you are going to grow and change. Give yourself grace in this next season of your life. Sunit says it doesn't have to be horrible, it's going to be different-no matter how prepared you are, life will be different, but it can be, and is, an amazing thing. You will do things you never thought you could be capable of.   Lilah said whenever she feels like she can't move forward she reminds herself of what she went through when she gave birth. It's the hardest thing you can do. Sunit says women are strong creatures, and don't let anyone tell you what you can and can't do as a mom. You can do anything as a mom.   Sunit asks Lilah what she held onto from her pre-baby life that's all about her and how she did it. Lilah said she has always been an artist and she was able to continually weave that into her life. Lilah says she kept motherhood very simple in the beginning. She didn't have a ton of toys and baby equipment and clothes and excess so she didn't have as much to clean or do as maybe others would. Her son was a good sleeper so she took that time to nurture the artist side of herself. She also had a big support system. It's ok to put the baby down to do something for yourself. You can find Lilah and her hubby at   www.thehigginscreative.com   They also have a podcast! (checkout the website for more info!) Search the “Wake to Make Tribe” on Facebook. It is for makers, artists, online business owners-anyone with a creative calling in their life.

Thank you so much to today's sponsor, The Wedding Business Academy. This 6-month group coaching program is exactly what you need if you're looking to uplevel your wedding business in 2017. If you want to find community, a mastermind, get expert level coaching and reach revenue goals, sign up at The Wedding Business Academy to be notified when their program is open for enrollment.  Lilah Higgins is a Brand Designer & Creative Support to Coaches & Small Business Owners. She lives at foot of Yellowstone National Park, spends her days chasing around her toddlers and spending time with her best friend, husband, & business partner, Zac. Together, they provide logos, branding, and design consultation. She drinks her coffee iced and enjoys opening her home to people and telling the stories of Makers & Creatives. She's also the founder of the #waketomake hashtag on Instagram. You can find her at www.thehigginscreative.com

Kathryn Moorhouse developed her passion for marketing through following her business degree with a post grad in marketing. Later, while working as an au pair in South Africa, she had an idea to start a company, manufacturing baby clothing. While developing her business, she found Lilah Higgins on Facebook. Kathryn realized that she needed to connect with others who had more experience and know-how than she did, in order to grow her business quickly and successfully, so she got really involved with Lilah's Facebook group and soon became the group's administrator. She took over running the Facebook group when Lilah went on holiday and later became her VA, running all her social media groups.This is how Kathryn discovered that Pinterest really grabbed her attention and also how Stacy became one of her clients.   On today's Online Coaching Call, Stacy coaches Kathryn and shares her insight and experience with her. Join Stacy today and benefit from watching her help Kathryn create a more profitable and effective online business.   Some highlights include:   “I'm focusing on Pinterest next year- that's the goal with the business.” At minute 4.20, Kathryn talks about her focus for 2017.   “So at the moment we don't have kids, so my goal is to really use this time to build it up to the point that I have free time later on.” From minute 7.06, Kathryn discusses her business intentions for the future.   “You have to set time aside, otherwise you don't get it done.” At minute 11.44, Kathryn talks about setting time aside for each aspect of business, in order to get it all done.   “A couple of things I do with my coaching clients- we create this journey.” At minute 13.24,  Stacy encourages Kathryn with suggestions to bring more people to her Pinterest courses.   “So the whole strategy behind a tripwire is...” At minute 15.35, Stacy explains the benefit of the Tripwire Strategy to Kathryn.   “You could absolutely hire a VA under you. You're still looking at it, making sure it looks good and it's up to your standards, but once your VA works with you long enough and knows you, they're gonna be as good as you.” At minute 19.33, Stacy encourages Kathryn to train a potential VA in the way that she prefers to work.   “So I really like this 'Do it with you- Do it for you- Do it by you' (strategy), because that filters it into a very easy to follow...” At minute 21.41, Kathryn explains why she loves the strategy that Stacy suggested.   “You can have payment plans, so it's not something that feels like so much money for them.” At minute 25.56, Stacy shares the value in offering payment plans to clients.   “I do think your website has to be one of your top priorities.” At minute 31.37, Stacy talks about the priorities in an online business.   “You also really want testimonials...would you also mind if I screenshot it- where you were and where you are now, working with me?” At minute 31.45, Stacy shares the value of testimonials and how to make them even more effective as a website marketing tool, by using screenshots of the analytics.   “Once you have the one and it's working, add more.” At minute 35.41, Stacy talks about how to use freemiums effectively as a marketing tool.   “I would suggest even starting with something like 'Mailchimp' or 'Convertkit' that's like $29 a month...”  At minute 36.17, Stacy suggests email tools to start off with, that work well, but are free or inexpensive.   “There are so many ways to do this for free that could blow up your business just this year, for sure!” At minute 37.52, Stacy fantastic, free marketing strategies with Kathryn.   “You've got to know your competitors in this space...” At minute 39.28, Stacy encourages Kathryn to check out what her competitors are doing.   To contact Kathryn: www.kathrynmoorhouse.com  (*Note- website still being constructed)   Facebook: Kathryn Moorhouse   To contact Stacy:     www.stacytuschl.com

Lilah Higgins is a branding designer and coach with a fine art background, currently living right at the foot of the Yellowstone National Park. She works with talented Makers, providing them with logos, branding and design consultation. She's the founder of the #waketomake hashtag on Instagram.   On today's show, Lilah talks to Stacy about designs and logos and she shares some tips to create a brand with the look that's right for you.   Some highlights include:   “So I started right after we got married...” At minute 1.09, Lilah tells Stacy about where she started.   “Yeah, it's kind of a sensitive topic for some...” At minute 3.20, Lilah talks about the sensitive issue of helping clients with choosing the right name for their business.   “Your brand is not so much what you like necessarily, even your style...” From minute 5.10, Lilah shares some tips for finding the right look for your brand.   “Yeah, I feel like I'm constantly tweaking my brand.” From minute 7.50, Lilah talks about tweaking your brand.   “Right, and when you have too many crazy fonts- when you start to create content, it doesn't end up looking cohesive.” At minute 8.46, Lilah talks about the value in choosing simple designs.   “I'd pretty much limit it to three, with most of my clients.” At minute 9.19, Lilah discusses the appropriate number of fonts to use on your website.   “It really depends on the person and designer- I know I start with logo, usually.” At minute 10.23, Lilah talks about where to start with building or rebuilding a brand.   “I am able to educate my clients in a gracious way and tell them 'hey, this is not going to convert for you- not going to look as professional as you want it to look'.” At minute 12.04, Lilah talks about how she helps clients without stepping on their toes.   “I usually send my clients to Pinterest first...” At minute 13.13, Lilah shares where she goes to get ideas and inspiration for the brands that her clients want.   “Templates are great- if you can get your designer to create templates for you...” “If you can find a style of stock imagery that works for you...”   At minutes 14.30 and 15.39, she shares some tips for people wanting to create consistency across various social media platforms.   “Probably too many fonts.” At minute 16.40, Lilah talks about the biggest mistake she sees with other people's branding.   “I have a very well curated tribe on Facebook and they have helped me immensely.” At minute 17.26, Lilah talks about the value of her Facebook group.   “So they're home with me for the majority of the week, but my sister takes them overnight Thursdays and Fridays and so I'm able to have that time.” At minute 18.42, Lilah explains how she manages her day and stays a high performer as a mom to two toddlers.   “I actually use Over a lot for my social media templates and my blog templates and everything...” At minute 21.06, Lilah shares an online tool she uses to create gorgeous brands.   “Collaborate with someone.” At minute 22.13, Lilah offers her advice to someone looking to really uplevel their business.”   To contact Lilah:   Lilah's website: www.thehigginscreative.com   Lilah on Instagram: @thehigginscreative        

Building Your Team at All Stages of Your Business. In this episode, Dana and NJ talk about hiring team members to benefit yourself and your business. This show is sponsored by Legacy Creative Company. Listen to the podcast: [smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/bossmom/Episode2011220-20How20to20plan20for20baby20or20business.mp3" title="Episode 115: Building Your Team at All Stages of Your Business with Dana & NJ"] Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes:  In this episode you’ll hear: Building a team and adding new team members. Team roles in a business. A shift in the Boss Mom team. Preliminary thoughts and steps for growing a team. Why the Boss Mom team is so great (Dana's secret). Why adding a team member is so important. Money and hiring. Our Sponsor: Danielle Roberts, Virtual Assistant and owner of Legacy Creative Company, is a VA for small business owners who is passionate about helping others grow their business through finding the right help for them. My service offerings include the virtual assistant strategy sessions and small business growth strategy through virtual concierge services. In addition to loving her work as a member of the Boss Mom team, Danielle is a full-time wife to Lucas, and mother of three wonderful babies. As a Boss Mom, she loves working from home where she has the freedom to hug babies and make a difference in the businesses of others at the same time! To schedule a strategy session with Danielle at the special Boss Mom discount price, use the link http://bit.ly/lccobossmom. Recommended links and resources: Lu and Bean Reads Podcast Pout Pout Fish Eat Clean, Cook Dirty PrepDish.com No Man is an Island by 10th Ave North Amy Porterfield Pat Flynn John Lee Dumas Boss Mom Podcast Episode 83: Stop Giving All Your Money Back to Your Business Savvy Business Owners Facebook group Lilah Higgins, the Higgins Creative Boss Mom Mugs Trello Trello Training NJ's 360 blog post about Apples NJ's Facebook Community for Western MA Beauty and the Beast I Heart Your Face mugs Boss Mom Academy Boss Mom Facebook group Can I quote you on that?  "No Boss Mom is an Island. - NJ Even the most time productive people will be better if they add team members. - NJ If the people on your team do what they love doing, then they will do it better and love their job. - Dana When you're growing a business, your business expenses will grow. - Dana You should hire someone before you buy another course. - Dana There's a push to automate, I don't automate my relationship with my community. - Dana Having people on my team who I love and I love interacting with are not only invested in the brand, but investing in each other. - Dana The best thing we can do as a boss is to cultivate those working for us and build them up. - Dana Connect with Dana & NJ Dana: Instagram / Boss Mom Facebook Community (her total happy place) NJ : Website / Instagram (her total happy place) We would LOVE it if you’d leave a podcast rating or review on iTunes. We also know it can be kind of tricky to figure out. Here are a few step by step instructions on how to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple’s Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name of the podcast you want to rate or review. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send. We love hearing from you guys! If you’ve got a question about today’s episode or want to leave us some inbox love, you can email us at hello@boss-mom.com Or, you can always find both of us hanging out in our Boss Mom Facebook Community. 

In this episode, we chat with Lilah Higgins, Founder of The Higgins Creative about creativity and faith. How do we balance family, work, friends and still have time to develop our creative talents? Lilah talks with us about her own belief that everyone is called to create.

Wake to Make with Lilah Higgins. Lilah breathes life into a movement called Wake to Make, which brings together head, heart and hands of every Maker. In this episode of the Boss Mom Podcast, she shares her passion to see every person make something through her movement. She is passionate about the design work she does while loving on her two toddlers at home.   In this episode you’ll hear: Lilah's Boss Mom journey, which includes her Wake to Make movement idea and visions for the future. Dana and Lilah talk about phases of business that relate to motherhood. Community and collaboration, which is vital to growing a business. Getting through days of overwhelm and what that looks like for Lilah. Recommended links and resources: Trello Kristen Schmucker's Daily Grace Journal The Five Minute Journal The Happiness Project Maker Package The Brand Your Story Kit Gypsy Lamb Earings Pride and Prejudice Ella Enchanted Can I quote you on that?  There’s this mentality that you can’t make your hobby into a business, but you can! – Lilah We believe everyone is called to create in some way. – Lilah I have built a life that is purposeful for me. – Dana The Boss Mom Academy collaboration has been pivotal in my business. – Lilah It’s so fun to see the focus on community grow, because we need that support. – Dana Everyone is a maker and it is important to find that inside yourself. – Dana More about our guest, Lilah Higgens. Lilah Higgins is a branding designer based in Cody, Wyoming at the foot of Yellowstone National Park. When she’s not chasing around her toddlers like a crazy woman or spending time with her techie husband, she is working alongside amazing Makers by providing them with logos, branding, and design consultation. She creates at The Higgins Creative and loves coffee, filling her home with beautiful people and sharing the stories of Makers through handmade and fairly traded goods. She's also the founder of the #waketomake hashtag on Instagram. Maker Packages The Brand Your Story Kit Website / Facebook / Pinterest / Instagram / Snapchat / Twitter Connect with Dana: Instagram / Periscope (her total happy place) We love hearing from you guys! If you’ve got a question about today’s episode or want to leave us some inbox love, you can email us at hello@boss-mom.com Or, you can always find both Dana hanging out in our Boss Mom Facebook Community.  We would LOVE it if you’d leave a podcast rating or review on iTunes. We also know it can be kind of tricky to figure out. Here are a few step by step instructions on how to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple’s Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name of the podcast you want to rate or review. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.